Tuesday, September 22, 2015

Week#4 - Feed Me & Video Tools

PART 1
Feed Me with Feedly.com!    Download the  TTP Fall 2015 opml file    Part#2

Keeping up with the endless  stream of great CALL content out there can be overwhelming.  One of the tools that can help us 'sip from the firehose' is an RSS Reader.  This is a way to have new content come to you rather than having to constantly check sites you follow. We will get things set up in class, but if you have any questions about how the magic happens, the screencast below shows how to use Feedly.com to subscribe to sites you like. It was recorded for last year's TES531 course, but most of it is still up-to-date. 
Once it's all set up, you can  spend some time exploring the sites in your Feedly (and perhaps adding others).  As always, use Diigo to bookmark any interesting sites you encounter.




Part 2
 Look at  The Learning CALL Video Guide and the screencasts there

The guide covers....
    • Sites that use video for language learning
    • Posting Videos on your blog
    • Downloading YouTube and other online videos
    • Editing videos with Windows Movie Maker
    • Watching TV Shows and Movies online
    • Screen capturing & sharing
    • Creating a YouTube Playlist
    To Do Tasks
    • Look at the Language Learning Sites listed on the  Video Guide  Explore the sites listed there.  Use Diigo to bookmark at least three of those or other video sites of interest.
       
    • Go to YouTube.com, Ted Talks, or other video sharing sites,  find any video of interest, and post it on your blog.
    • Use a video download tool (like Torch or  KeepVid.com) to save a video file from YouTube or another video sharing site.
      -  (Optional) Use Windows Movie Maker to edit that video (e.g. shorten it, add subtitles, etc.)
      (Optional) Use your webcam to create and post your own video on YouTube.  Become a YouTube Star!
       
    • (Optional) Use a screencapture tool like Ocam or  Screencast-o-matic to record a screencast and post it to YouTube or your blog.
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    Tuesday, September 15, 2015

    Week#3 - TTP Fall 2015




    Week#3 Tasks



    If you didn't already do so, create an account at Quizlet.com. You can use your gmail address if desired. Join the BUFS TTP Quizlet Class. 
    Go to the     Fall 2015 Group Quizlet and edit the quizlet to add words from any of your TTP courses.
    You can create your own Quizlet by clicking 'create a set' and choose to share it with the BUFS TTP Quizlet Class if you like. 
    Q    uizlet is very mobile-friendly.  Apps at: Android   Apple



    Begin Exploring Activities, Games, & Quizzes
    Keep Sampling the Buffet and Using Diigo

    Start using your blog!
    Post a video, photos, and/or comments about the beginning of your TTP Journey.
          (Blogger Guide here)
    An Invitation from  오정훈
    TTP alumnus and CALL Superstar, 오정훈, is currently building EnglishJump.net and invites you all to register there and check out the materials he's creating.  You can see a sample his American Culture lessons and activities here.
    Global Collaboration Day
    Schedule
    http://www.globalcollaborationday.org/gmt--9.html
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    Thursday, September 3, 2015

    Week#1 - TTP Fall 2015

    The goal of the first two weeks is to get oriented to the course, acquainted with each other, and get set up with some of the accounts and tools we'll be using (and to grab your first plate of goodies from the buffet).

    Week#1 Tasks:
    • Go to gmail.com and Create a gmail account if you don't already have one. (this ID might be used for public posting. If you want to remain anonymous online, please choose a pseudonym - don't use your real name as an ID).
      PLEEEEEEEAAAAASSSSEEEEE, REMEMBER YOUR ID & PASSWORD!
      Add your Gmail address to the TTP Account Info Doc
       
    • When logged in to your Gmail, go to Jeff's Google+ Page and add him  to your 'circles'.
               ... and others

    Apps to Install

    Band

    		Google+

    Blogger

    Android   Apple    		Google Hangout

    Android   Apple    		Google Translate

    Android   Apple    		Quizlet

    Android   Apple


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    Wednesday, September 2, 2015

    CALL - Fall 2015

    Computer Assisted Language Learning
    Busan University of  Foreign Studies
    TESOL Grad &  Teacher Training Program
    a COOL Course 
    (Collaborative Open Online Learning)
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    Saturday, July 4, 2015

    CALL - Spring 2015

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    Thursday, June 11, 2015

    TES531 Final Challenge (Spring 2015)




    The finish line is in sight! Many of you have completed your 'CALL-in-action' tasks and readings and so all that's left is the ‘Final Challenge’ for this course. I would like you to produce a screencast or series of screencasts for one of the scenarios described below. I have scheduled a final TES531 Hangout for Thursday, June 18 at 9pm. This will be a time to discuss your work, ask any questions, and connect one last time as a class. As always, if you have any questions, feel free to contact me.
    Scenario #1
    Prepare a screencast presentation for future generations of TES531’ers.  This can include any or all of the following:
    - Briefly introduce and describe some of the tools you found most useful.
    - Provide a short ‘how-to’ videos for some of the tools you found most challenging to use.
    - Offer some general advice on how to successfully participate in this course and navigate LearningCall.net  (don’t worry about hurting Jeff’s feelings - I want you to honestly address any confusions or frustrations you experienced)

    Scenario#2

    Prepare a screencast presentation for current or future coworkers about how to implement CALL tools and resources into their work.
    - Choose at least three tools and resources. Describe what they are and how to use them and  provide examples (from you or others) demonstrating how they could be used in your coworkers teaching environments.  

    * The ‘how-to’ portion of each scenario can be done in Korean (or Chinese) if desired.  The goal here is to provide real technical assistance and sometimes that is a lot easier (for presenter and watcher) in L1.


    These can be done as one long screencast or a series of shorter ones.  Total screencast time should be at least 5 minutes, but I’d welcome longer ones.  With your permission, I hope to use some of these in future courses to help smooth the way for those that follow you on the LearningCall journey :)

    You can use any tool you like to record the screencast, but the easiest options are probably Ocam (downloadable program - download here ) or Screencast-o-matic.com (online too).  For a ‘how-to’ video, take a look at the Screencasting Guide using OCam or the Screencasting Guide using Screencast-o-matic. If you'd like to include your webcam in the recording, Screencast-o-matic will allow you to do so. All screencasts are due by June 20.  Please check to see if you can technically screencast as soon as possible. Do NOT wait until June 19. I will be available most evenings for the next week for virtual office hours if you need any screencasting assistance.   Once recorded, screencasts can be uploaded to your Google Drive and shared privately with me or uploaded to your YouTube channel and posted on your blog.
    I'll be standing by to provide virtual assistance and look forward to some interesting viewing. Good Luck!
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